Change 1 to Washington Office Instruction Memorandum No. 2009-041 (Euthanasia of Wild Horses and Burros for Reasons Related to Health, Handling and Acts of Mercy)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240

October 20, 2009
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In Reply Refer To:
4710 (260) P

EMS TRANSMISSION 10/26/2009
Instruction Memorandum No. 2009-041, Change 1
Expires: 09/30/2010

To: All Field Officials (except Alaska)

From: Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning

Subject: Change 1 to Washington Office Instruction Memorandum No. 2009-041 (Euthanasia of Wild Horses and Burros for Reasons Related to Health, Handling and Acts of Mercy)

Program Area: Wild Horses and Burros

Purpose: The purpose of this Instruction Memorandum (IM) is to issue Change 1 to IM-2009-041. The Gather Summary Report (Attachment 2) included in the original IM is incorrect and should no longer be used by the field.

Policy/Action: The replacement Attachment 2 (Gather Summary Report) is attached to this IM.

Timeframe: This instruction memorandum is effective immediately.

Budget Impact: There is no budget impact associated with the change in the gather report format.

Background: A standard report format is needed to facilitate daily and post-gather reporting for the wild horse and burro program.

Manual/Handbook Sections Affected: The change does not affect any manuals or handbooks.

Coordination: The change was coordinated between the National Program Office (NPO) and WO260 staff and is needed to assure consistency in reporting.

Contact: Questions concerning this policy should be directed to Susie Stokke, National Wild Horse and Burro Program Specialist, NPO at (775) 861-6623.

Signed by: Authenticated by:
Edwin L. Roberson Robert M. Williams
Assistant Director Division of IRM Governance,WO-560
Renewable Resources and Planning

1 Attachment
1 - Attachment 2 (Replacement) - Gather Summary Report (3pp)